The winter months are full of fun opportunities for children, with plenty of outdoor winter activities available right here in Minnesota. While many are focused on physical sports, which can be challenging for some children with either physical or mental disabilities, there are ways to adapt typical wintry activities to suit any child. Plus, there… Continue Reading 4 Winter Activities for Kids with Disabilities
When you hear “home care,” you usually think about seniors who need help around the house. However, home care can benefit people of all ages and is an effective solution to life’s many challenges. The term, itself, means what it implies: to help and care for those who cannot care for themselves. Home care is… Continue Reading Home Care is Not Just for Seniors
The New Year is the perfect time to introduce new, healthy habits—and make 2023 even better than 2022. At Best Care, we specialize in supporting family caregivers and their recipients of care, but we are also passionately invested in improving the quality of life of everyone we serve. When you are a caregiver, maintaining a… Continue Reading Wellness Guide for Family Caregivers
The holiday season is often an important time of the year for many families to reconnect and spend time with one another. While this can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for many, it also allows you to notice that a loved one in your life may need extra support. Home care services support aging… Continue Reading 5 Signs Your Loved One Needs PCA Services
Did you know that around one in five Americans are caregivers, providing extra support to an adult or child at home? Anything from an illness or injury to a genetic disease or surgery recovery can mean someone in your life needs support at home. Many options are available to you, including care options that enable… Continue Reading Home Care vs Home Health Care: What’s the Difference?
The holiday season is usually a time of traveling. But, while flying across the country or driving across the state is a time-honored tradition for many families, traveling can also present unique challenges for many people. For personal care assistants, traveling with in-home care patients involves busy schedules, long road trips, and navigating lines at… Continue Reading Holiday Travel Tips for Children with Autism
No matter which holidays you’re celebrating this month, there’s bound to be travel, extra events and commitments, shopping and volunteering, and opportunities to reconnect with loved ones. Here at Best Care, we treasure the moments we spend with our families at any time of year. But for those providing and receiving personal care services, the… Continue Reading Caregiver’s Guide to Family Holiday Stress
Providing home care for an elderly or disabled family member often begins out of love but can quickly become a financial burden for the caregiver. As a result, these individuals may find themselves taking time off from work and missing out on potential income as they take on this role of a family caregiver. Many… Continue Reading How to Become a PCA for a Family Member
Are you considering a career in home care? Many benefits are available to personal care assistants (PCAs) who work through Best Care, including flexible hours, PTO, holiday pay, and more. If you’re taking care of a family member, you’ll also benefit from the added sense of security that comes from knowing your loved one’s health… Continue Reading How Much Do Personal Care Assistants Make in Minnesota?
Did you know that nearly 53 million Americans provide unpaid care for relatives and friends? At Best Care, we want to ensure that those caregivers get paid for their work while ensuring that the care recipient receives the highest care level. Many family caregivers are siblings, helping their brother or sister live a fulfilled life.… Continue Reading Can Siblings Become PCAs?